First Mod, come and give an opinion

[vaironl]

Hello Everone,

After debadging the yaris and opening the dash panel to fix the power outlet, I felt the greatness of fixing and bonding with the car. Now I want more...

Because of my financial situation I will only be able to buy 1 product in the next couple of months. I was thinking about something I can learn myself and can hopefully get nice performance or visuals out of. I was thinking air intake, exhaust tip (my state doesn't allowd these, but a silent one shouldn't be a problem). I'm not looking to go all crazy, but rather make my car look like its "mine".
I'm hoping to stay around $100, for this mod. I will shell out more depending on which part it is, but it will take me more time to buy :frown:.

Please I'd you have any ideas post them here, think I should just wait and save more? Anything counts.

[djhuddy2442]

well for performance you may need to save up some Garm will be able to help you with that but for visual you need to take a look at PlastiDip its a very easy way to make your car your own...


heres mine done a little with it


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=625653470782388&set=pb.100000132220386.-2207520000.1376746228.&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F48017_625653470782388_371046471_n.jpg&size=960%2C291

[MadMax]

I wasn't aware that exhaust tips were illegal in VA, but I bought a large one at Walmart for fifteen bucks and it looks a heckuva lot better than the stock pipe just sticking out there...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/Yaris/IMG_4671.jpg

It was one of the first mods I did to Sprocket.

And yes, that is snow in San Antonio. Happens about one every ten years or so... :thumbsup:

Cheers! M2

[vaironl]

I wasn't aware that exhaust tips were illegal in VA, but I bought a large one at Walmart for fifteen bucks and it looks a heckuva lot better than the stock pipe just sticking out there...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c209/M2Repsol/Yaris/IMG_4671.jpg

It was one of the first mods I did to Sprocket.

And yes, that is snow in San Antonio. Happens about one every ten years or so... :thumbsup:

Cheers! M2

I actually was seeing that exhaust tip might be a good small mod to do until I can save some bucks for the ones at micro image. Do you have any recommendations for a liftback 2010? hopefully not silent but not annoyingly loud?

[vaironl]

well for performance you may need to save up some Garm will be able to help you with that but for visual you need to take a look at PlastiDip its a very easy way to make your car your own...


heres mine done a little with it


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=625653470782388&set=pb.100000132220386.-2207520000.1376746228.&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F48017_625653470782388_371046471_n.jpg&size=960%2C291

I heard a couple of comments from people saying to avoid plastiDip on the car itself. Do you risk the paint coming off or something?

[cali yaris]

An exhaust tip alone doesn't change the sound or the performance of the car. A bolt-on axle-back exhaust (two bolts, right in front of the passenger rear wheel) will open up a few horsepower, but they are louder than the stock exhaust system.

[vaironl]

An exhaust tip alone doesn't change the sound or the performance of the car. A bolt-on axle-back exhaust (two bolts, right in front of the passenger rear wheel) will open up a few horsepower, but they are louder than the stock exhaust system.

Oh noes, ricer mod?
I had a guess that an exhaust tip probably just adds visuals and sound. Guess its better to wait for axleback itself.

[UberSilver]

My vote is for a rear SwayBar.:thumbsup:

Hello Everone,

After debadging the yaris and opening the dash panel to fix the power outlet, I felt the greatness of fixing and bonding with the car. Now I want more...

Because of my financial situation I will only be able to buy 1 product in the next couple of months. I was thinking about something I can learn myself and can hopefully get nice performance or visuals out of. I was thinking air intake, exhaust tip (my state doesn't allowd these, but a silent one shouldn't be a problem). I'm not looking to go all crazy, but rather make my car look like its "mine".
I'm hoping to stay around $100, for this mod. I will shell out more depending on which part it is, but it will take me more time to buy :frown:.

Please I'd you have any ideas post them here, think I should just wait and save more? Anything counts.

[CrankyOldMan]

My vote is for a rear SwayBar.:thumbsup:

This. You can install it in about 15 minutes if you have access to a car lift. If not, your stock jack can get you up on jackstands. A pair of 14mm wrenches (and/or sockets) is all you need for the bolts.

[vaironl]

This. You can install it in about 15 minutes if you have access to a car lift. If not, your stock jack can get you up on jackstands. A pair of 14mm wrenches (and/or sockets) is all you need for the bolts.

Does it only give handling performance? I'm completely new to car concepts, did a quick search and to my understanding sway bars help to stop sway on corners?

[MadMax]

An exhaust tip alone doesn't change the sound or the performance of the car. A bolt-on axle-back exhaust (two bolts, right in front of the passenger rear wheel) will open up a few horsepower, but they are louder than the stock exhaust system.

Actually, I've had several Yaris owners comment that this tip does change the sound of the exhaust slightly. I don't know why, but I hear it as well.

Maybe it somehow distorts the gases as they exit the pipe, I don't know; but there is a difference.

Still, I did it more for looks. It is a nice improvement at the back of the car! :headbang:

[tk-421]

My vote is for a rear SwayBar.:thumbsup:
A big +1 on this one! :thumbsup:
You can find other ideas on the Best/Worst Investments thread (check my sig).

[UberSilver]

This. You can install it in about 15 minutes if you have access to a car lift. If not, your stock jack can get you up on jackstands. A pair of 14mm wrenches (and/or sockets) is all you need for the bolts.

I did not need to lift the car when I installed my WhiteLine sway.

[junorico24]

Cheapest and quite mods.

Light weight pulley and the sway bar.:biggrin:

[hatcback]

Looks nice mate

[vaironl]

A big +1 on this one! :thumbsup:
You can find other ideas on the Best/Worst Investments thread (check my sig).

Actually now that I think about it the short shifter and sway bar are needed mods.

The NST short shifter is what I will save up for due to its low price and simple installation.

[Foot]

Going to add I did not lift my car for the rear sway either.

[tooter]

Actually now that I think about it the short shifter and sway bar are needed mods.

The NST short shifter is what I will save up for due to its low price and simple installation.

A relatively inexpensive and easy to install mod is a shift knob. Since your hand is on it so much when driving it changes the feel of the car quite a bit. :smile:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5922.jpg

[tooter]

Going to add I did not lift my car for the rear sway either.

Yeah, it's not really necessary. The rear sway bar was one of my first mods and definitely among the best. :smile:

I especially like the TRD rear sway bar as the fit is superb, and nothing hangs down below the suspension. :thumbsup:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/bth_IMG_5928.jpg

[MUSKOKA800]

Top two upgrades IMO, both however nearly invisible.
-Rear anti-sway bar (much improved and safer driving experience)
-Shift kit (if you're in a manual)

[vaironl]

Top two upgrades IMO, both however nearly invisible.
-Rear anti-sway bar (much improved and safer driving experience)
-Shift kit (if you're in a manual)

Shift kit as in the NST shortshifter?

[junorico24]

Go with the shifter, Sway bar and pulley. These are quiet mods!!!

Then you can graduate to the loud ass header ( dc or weapon R) air intake combo.This will make you go deaf in one ear though.

[cali yaris]

Shift kit engine bay:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-Short-Shift-Kit-MI-SSK-01Y.htm

Shift kit in-cabin:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-In-Cabin-Short-Shifter-Kit-MI-ICSSK.htm

Pulley:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/MI-Lightweight-Crank-Pulley-MI-LWCP-Yaris.htm

[junorico24]

Shift kit engine bay:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-Short-Shift-Kit-MI-SSK-01Y.htm

Shift kit in-cabin:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Micro-Image-In-Cabin-Short-Shifter-Kit-MI-ICSSK.htm

Pulley:
http://shop.microimageonline.com/MI-Lightweight-Crank-Pulley-MI-LWCP-Yaris.htm


Hey Cali what's the postage charge to 2750, Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Do you have TRD sway bar i don't see it on the site.

[sqcomp]

I like the Whiteline rear sway option. It was a great upgrade for me.

[cali yaris]

TRD/Toyota will not sell to third party vendors, sorry about that. www.trdsparks.com might be willing to ship internationally.

I'll get a shipping quote for you and PM you shortly.

[MUSKOKA800]

Top two upgrades IMO, both however nearly invisible.
-Rear anti-sway bar (much improved and safer driving experience)
-Shift kit (if you're in a manual)

I use both the in-cabin and engine-bay short shifters.
Super short shift throws! :clap:

[nookandcrannycar]

A relatively inexpensive and easy to install mod is a shift knob. Since your hand is on it so much when driving it changes the feel of the car quite a bit. :smile:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5922.jpg

Where did you find your shift knob! Online? Is it available in other colors?

[vaironl]

To everyone that follows this thread... I bought the short shifter, sway bar, air intake, and axle back exhaust. Will probably add a couple of things in the future :).

Stay tuned

[malibuguy]

A larger exhaust tip can amplify the sound coming out of a muffler by a minor amount,...but really...i do exhausts for VA cars all the time, i dont know how they get away with it.

Rear sway bar is a great mod, def right up there on the first to do list.
Micro Image shifter bushings
remove carbon trap

Thats my top 3 recomended

[bairjo]

To everyone that follows this thread... I bought the short shifter, sway bar, air intake, and axle back exhaust. Will probably add a couple of things in the future :).

Stay tuned

Well I was going to suggest that you start with 3M paint protection Film. Better to protect what you already have an investment in and then install the other "toys". JMO....

[vaironl]

Well I was going to suggest that you start with 3M paint protection Film. Better to protect what you already have an investment in and then install the other "toys". JMO....

A little late don't you think?:laugh:

[bairjo]

A little late don't you think?:laugh:

No shit...That's why I said "I was going to" I should have added "but I was to late." I guess I left myself wide open on that one:bonk:

[MyzticZ3r0]

Well I was going to suggest that you start with 3M paint protection Film. Better to protect what you already have an investment in and then install the other "toys". JMO....

I wish I got the film when I first got my car. In all honesty, I didn't think I'd keep my yarii after I paid it off, but I couldn't convince myself afterwards =]. Every time I clean/wax my car, I kick myself because I see all the little knicks from small debris that hit the front of my car and left marks.

[bairjo]

I wish I got the film when I first got my car. In all honesty, I didn't think I'd keep my yarii after I paid it off, but I couldn't convince myself afterwards =]. Every time I clean/wax my car, I kick myself because I see all the little knicks from small debris that hit the front of my car and left marks.

I have 60,000 miles on 2010,... freeway miles which are even worse for chipping and sand blasting affects. My Yaris looks like the day i bought it. Not one blemish...

You can still do it. You can buy it by the roll or pre cut kits on ebay. I did the hood, fenders, and mirrors myself. However, i had the bumper done by a pro. When I had my 08, i tried to do the bumper myself...it was a train wreck since the bumper is loaded with different angles, seams, and is such a large pieace to handle. It's worth considering for your next mod....